Course Code: TSL509
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Synopsis

TSL 509 TESOL Curriculum provides students with an insight into the approaches, principles and processes of language syllabus design and curriculum development in the Digital Age. Firstly, the course gives an overview of various approaches, and highlights the distinction between syllabus design and curriculum development. Secondly, the various processes of curriculum development are examined critically. Thirdly, this is followed by a careful consideration and critique of various curriculum documents. Finally, implications for the development of curriculum documents of direct relevance to course participants’ teaching contexts are explored in detail.
Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Syllabus design and curriculum development
  • Approaches to syllabus design
  • Emergence of a curriculum approach in language teaching
  • Language learning/teaching principles and curriculum design
  • Needs analysis
  • Situation analysis
  • Goals and learning outcome
  • Content and organisation
  • Selection and use of coursebook and other materials
  • Implementing the curriculum: Classroom and teaching procedures
  • Monitoring and assessment
  • Course evaluation

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the curriculum development process
  • Relate the materials evaluation and adaptation process to curriculum design
  • Differentiate between syllabus design and curriculum development
  • Critique the principles and issues underlying curriculum design
  • Evaluate and adapt supplementary materials to fulfill curricular objectives
  • Design a curriculum of a language course intended for a specific group of learners
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Week #

Day

Start Time

End Time

1

1

7pm

10pm

2

2

7pm

10pm

3

3

7pm

10pm

4

4

7pm

10pm

5

5

7pm

10pm

6

6

7pm

10pm

# In addition to the 6 synchronous sessions, the course also has 14 hours of Asynchronous e-learning. See the Schedule below.

Schedule

Week #DayTimee‑lecture/SeminarTopics
1Asynchronous e‑learning (3hr)e‑lecture
  • Introduction to language curriculum design
  • Approaches to curriculum design
17PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 1)
2Asynchronous e‑learning (3hr)e-lecture
  • Environment analysis
  • Needs analysis
27PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 2)
3Asynchronous ‑learning (3hr)e‑lecture
  • Syllabus design 1
  • Pedagogical Principles
37PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 3)
4Asynchronous ‑learning (3hr)e‑lecture
  • Syllabus design
  • Goals, Contents and Teaching Activities
47PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 4)
5Asynchronous e‑learning (1hr)e‑lecture
  • Materials evaluation
  • Materials adaptation
57PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 5)
6Asynchronous e‑learning (1hr)e‑lecture
  • Curriculum implementation/monitoring
  • Curriculum evaluation/change
67PM - 10PMSeminar (Session 6) & Participation- Summative Assessment

Trainer Information


Dr. Willy A. Renandya

Dr. Willy A. Renandya is a TESOL expert with many years of teaching experience across Asia, including in Singapore, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty at NIE Singapore, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), and Wuhan University (China). He has delivered over 100 keynote presentations at global TESOL conferences and published his research in many well-known international TESOL journals. His publications are available on his Google Scholar Profile.

Course Fee

 International ParticipantsSingapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced SubsidyEnhanced Training Support for SME (Singaporean and PRs)
Course Fees
(A)		$2,640.00$2,200.00$2,200.00$2,200.00
SSG Grant (70%)
(B)		-$1,540.00$1,540.00$1,540.00
Nett Course fees
(A) - (B) = (C)		$2,640.00$660.00$660.00$660.00
9% GST on Nett course fees
(D)		$237.60$59.40$59.40$59.40
Total nett course fees payable including GST
(C) + (D)		$2,877.60$719.40$719.40$719.40
Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes
(F)		 --$440.00$440.00
Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes
(E) - (f) = (H)		$2,877.60$719.40$279.40$279.40

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]